Reducing Microplastics in Innovative Farming – Vertical Farm 0.0

The present project proposal has two main objectives. The first objective is to describe and quantify the amount of microplastics released in systems used for vertical farming. This objective will be fulfilled using advanced analytical methods established at TUL. Based on the results obtained, a solution will then be developed to reduce the production and possibly eliminate the released microplastics in vertical farming. This second objective of the project will involve advanced material treatments (coating) combined with innovative filtration systems. Both objectives of the present project aim to improve the quality of plastic systems used for vertical farming, which is a dynamic and growing sector for food production.

This project is funded with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic